What quote am I vibing? “Paying attention is a form of reciprocity with the living world, receiving the gifts with open eyes and open heart.” Robin Wall Kimmerer, from Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants
Pounds of Trash Removed from the Wild since Last Post: 52
Pounds of Trash Removed from the Wild in 2024: 184
2024 Earth Month Cigarettes, so far: 38
All-Time Pounds of Trash Removed from the Wild: 3,916
What a wonderful time I've been having finding new friends and volunteer opportunities in Charlotte! My personal trash count may be a little low, but my good-feelings count is high. I know I've said this before, but it's always amazing to see how much can be accomplished by a group of people with a similar goal.
PILES of trash cleaned up, DOZENS of trees released from invasive vine prisons, gardens revitalized - children inspired - natural spaces reclaimed. Inspiring to see what we can do when we work together.
I have also been reading Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer, and I had the pleasure to hear her speak via webinar through Wild Ones (an organization focused on native plant landscaping). To say her words have moved me is an understatement. She gives new perspective and suggests real actions we can take to reconnect with the Earth in a more meaningful way. A domino-effect of change follows.
